Tobacco, Alcohol, and Cancer: The Hidden Health Risks Ghanaians Need to Know
Tobacco, Alcohol & Cancer in Ghana: The Hidden Dangers & Health Risks Tobacco, Alcohol & Cancer in Ghana: The Hidden Dangers & Health Risks Smoking & Cancer: More Than Just Lung Damage When most people hear "smoking causes cancer," they think of lung cancer. But smoking doesn’t just harm the lungs—it affects nearly every organ in the body. 🚨 What’s in Cigarette Smoke? Cigarettes contain over 7,000 chemicals , with at least 70 known to cause cancer ( CDC, 2024 ). These toxic substances damage DNA, weaken the immune system, and promote uncontrolled cell growth , increasing cancer risk. 🚨 Which Cancers Are Linked to Smoking? Smoking is a leading cause of: Lung cancer (responsible for 90% of cases worldwide) Throat and mouth cancer Liver cancer Bladder cancer Cervical cancer in women...